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22 October 2011, 01:00 PM | #1 |
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George Daniels has Passed Away
The father of the co-axial movement has died according to these sources.
http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en...George_Daniels http://watchmakingblog.com/2011/10/2...s-passes-away/ http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/10...-has-died.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pe...t-2067792.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_...8watchmaker%29 His death is not yet listed on his site. http://www.danielslondon.com/ High Resolution Photo of George Daniels A fascinating set of interview clips: http://www.webofstories.com/story/se...GEORGE+DANIELS
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God Speed George Daniels, thanks for your contributions to horology !
RIP...
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22 October 2011, 01:09 PM | #3 |
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A real legend...RIP.
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R.I.P. And thanks for your contributions.
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RIP to horologys greatest master since Breguet. you will be missed
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A true innovator...RIP
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Just heard this on NPR. RIP George Daniels.
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27 October 2011, 12:26 AM | #13 |
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For a man who made only 37 watches in his lifetime, he certainly left an impressive legacy.
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